Minneapolis, MN weather in February
In February, Minneapolis sees highs around 29°F and lows around 13°F: very cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 10.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Minneapolis. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.1 in
- snow on the ground 22 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 24°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 5:20 pm | 6:52 am / 5:58 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 11.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am16°Fdew point 11°F
- 9 am18°Fdew point 11°F
- Noon24°Fdew point 13°F
- 3 pm26°Fdew point 14°F
- 6 pm24°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 pm21°Fdew point 13°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more22 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 10.1 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 40°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 18°F
- Wettest February2019: 2.6 in
- Driest February1996: 0.2 in
- Highest reading63°F (February 17, 2017)
- Lowest reading-32°F (February 2, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 24°F | 29°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 13°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cedar Rapids, IA221 mi · high 35°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Fargo, ND214 mi · high 23°F · 7 wet days
How Minneapolis ranks in February
- Normal high367th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Minnesota
- Wet days154th driest of 378
- Comfortable days319th most of 340
What to pack for Minneapolis in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 29°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 22 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1243 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Minneapolis in February?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -32°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (2.6 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Minneapolis in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 22 days.
Is February a good time to visit Minneapolis?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Minneapolis (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (USW00014922), 6.9 mi SSE of the city center, 872 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New Hope (USC00215838), 6.0 mi WNW of the city center, 910 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lower St Anthony Falls (USC00214884), 0.8 mi E of the city center, 754 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (726580-14922), 6.8 mi SSE of the city center, 835 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.